Fort Dodge, IA – Community Health Center of Fort Dodge (CHCFD) is pleased to announce that Dr. Glory Ogunyinka, DMD, has joined the organization as a General Dentist, providing preventive, restorative, and comprehensive dental care to patients at the Fort Dodge location.
Appointments with the CHCFD dental team are now available. To schedule an appointment, call Community Health Center of Fort Dodge at 515-576-6500.
Dr. Ogunyinka joined CHCFD in August 2026 after graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2025. She went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency through NYU Langone Health, gaining additional training across a broad range of restorative, surgical, and comprehensive care procedures to further strengthen her clinical skills and knowledge.
Dr. Ogunyinka was drawn to dentistry because she sees it as a treasured and rewarding field where there is almost always a solution to a presented problem. She approaches each case methodically, identifying the issue, gathering information, forming a diagnosis, and developing a treatment plan that truly addresses the patient’s needs. Whether relieving pain, restoring masticatory function, improving confidence, or preventing future concerns through patient education, she values the opportunity to provide meaningful solutions that improve a patient’s health and quality of life.
She is passionate about expanding access to quality dental care, emphasizing patient education, and helping patients from all backgrounds feel valued, comfortable, and understood. Dr. Ogunyinka is committed to building strong relationships with her patients and takes time to ensure they feel informed and at ease throughout their care.
As a general dentist, Dr. Ogunyinka provides preventive care, oral health education, and comprehensive treatment, and works closely with CHCFD’s dental lab to deliver restorative care that helps patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. Her thorough, patient-centered approach reflects CHCFD’s ongoing commitment to accessible, high-quality dental care.
Outside the office, Dr. Ogunyinka enjoys cooking, music, and exploring new restaurants and experiences, interests she says help her stay energized and connected to the communities she serves. She is excited to become part of the CHCFD and Fort Dodge community.
Dr. Ogunyinka’s addition to the dental team expands CHCFD’s capacity to serve patients in Fort Dodge, reinforcing the health center’s commitment to accessible, high-quality dental care throughout North Central Iowa.
About Community Health Center
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include medical, dental, behavioral health, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, and other supportive services. The health center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans and offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program for eligible patients. For more information, visit www.chcfd.com or call 515-576-6500.